Freedom of Choice
The recent EU ruling requires Microsoft to provide Windows operating system users with a choice of browsers to install rather than having Microsoft Internet Explorer pre-installed. This is a laudable...
View ArticleComparison of ARIA roles exposed via MSAA and UI Automation in IE9
The Microsoft MSAA API cannot provide mapping for all ARIA roles as it does not have defined roles and properties for all those defined by The ARIA specification, the Microsoft UI Automation API can....
View ArticleBrief history of browser accessibility support
The development of a ‘Brief history of browser accessibility support‘ was prompted by Google’s Evolution of the Web interactive infographic. I was dazzled by its coolness, but noticed that amongst all...
View ArticleRough Guide: browsers, operating systems and screen reader support
Practical screen reader support by browser and OS (10/10/2012) When testing aspects of support for new HTML5, WAI-ARIA features and HTML features in general, I often test browsers that do not have...
View ArticleIs NVDA Strictly a Web Accessibility Screen Reader?
Last week, Jamie and Mick of NVDA announced that their open source, free screen reader organization is in need of funding: Blind Ambition Plea for Funds to Keep Free Software Project Alive NVDA is...
View ArticleHTML5 Accessibility – September 2012
HTML5Accessibility.com has been updated to reflect HTML5 accessibility support in the latest browser versions. FireFox and Safari still lead the pack I have completed another round of testing of HTML5...
View ArticleNotes on accessibility of Microsoft.com’s new home page
Microsoft.com has a new home page. It uses HTML5 and ARIA. I have done a quick review of their usage. There are a few issues… home page accessibility – updated 05/02/13 language – fixed 06/10/12 The UK...
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